Farmers and Populism Review

Front

What was the main purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?

Back

To prevent railroads from charging farmers and merchants high shipping rates

Front

What effect did the cry for “free silver” have on the currency standard?

Back

End the gold standard

Front

Why did Congress pass the law enacted in 1887 that made it unlawful for common carriers to charge more for shorter distances than for longer distances?

Back

Only Congress had the right to regulate economic activities even within a single state.

Front

Why did the Populist party want unlimited coinage of silver?

Back

To increase the amount of money in circulation and raise farm prices

Front

The railroad monopolies put immense financial strain with their high shipping costs on what group in particular?

Back

The farmers

Front

Which political party did the Populist party eventually fuse with?

Back

Democrats

Front

Agricultural overproduction, scarcity of money, high shipping costs, debt, and rural isolation are examples of...

Back

Farmers Problems

Front

Who was the Republican candidate for the 1896 election?

Back

William McKinley

Front

Who was the Democratic candidate for the 1896 election?

Back

William Jennings Bryan

Front

What was the main goal of the Grange?

Back

Break rural isolation of farmers, Advocacy for lower railroad rates, Modernize farming through education and social interaction.